Know before you go
Plan Your
Visit
Parking, arrival, accessibility and what to expect—everything you need for a smoother night at Fort Wayne’s Haunted Castle and Black Forest.
Select nights · Sept. 25–Oct. 31, 2026
Parking & Guest Entrance
Use the guest parking address below for navigation. Free parking is available onsite at St. Vincent Catholic School.
Use this address for parking
St. Vincent Catholic School
1720 E. Wallen Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
Follow event signs and staff directions after entering the property.
Attraction location
Haunted Castle & Black Forest
8965 Auburn Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
This is the attraction address only. Guest parking and drop-offs are not available at the Auburn Road entrance.
Find your way onsite
Onsite Midway Map
Once you arrive and pass security, use this map to find both attraction entrances, ticket lines, restrooms, concessions, the Goblin Shop, photo area, first aid and exits. You may accompany your group and wait in the Midway without purchasing haunt admission.
Your Arrival, Step by Step
Park
Enter at St. Vincent Catholic School and follow the onsite parking team.
Prepare
Leave bags, backpacks and purses at home or in your vehicle. They are not permitted past security.
Check In
Have your mobile, printed or onsite-purchased ticket ready for admission.
Choose Your Haunt
Join the appropriate line and allow enough time before the posted closing hour.
Quick Visitor Information
A few minutes of planning now can save a lot of standing around wondering where your purse is allowed. Spoiler: it stays in the car.
Free Parking
Guest parking is free at 1720 E. Wallen Road.
Allow Enough Time
Allow additional time for parking, walking to the entrance, security screening and attraction queues. Wait times vary by night and crowd size. Arrive early if you plan to visit both haunts.
Weather
Severe weather and outdoor trail conditions can affect operations. If weather closes an attraction, unused tickets remain valid for another operating night in the same season.
Accessibility
Accessible and alternate routes are available. Contact us before purchasing to discuss your needs and route options.
No Bags
Bags, backpacks and purses are not permitted past security, including in the Midway. Leave them at home or in your vehicle.
No Recording
Photography and video recording are strictly prohibited inside both attractions.
Intense Effects
Expect darkness, loud sounds, strobe lighting, tight spaces and startle scares.
What the Experience Involves
Both attractions are walkthrough experiences. The estimates below cover time inside each attraction; parking, security and attraction queues add time.
Haunted Castle
An indoor walkthrough with dark corridors, stairs, slides, uneven transitions and theatrical effects.
Black Forest
An outdoor trail through wooded areas with gravel, natural terrain, darkness and changing weather conditions.
Accessibility & Safety
We’ll help you navigate
Ask before entering the line
Accessible and alternate routes are available, but the standard routes include stairs, slides, gravel and uneven terrain. Contact us before purchasing to discuss your needs and route options. Tell the ticket taker about mobility needs before entering the line.
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Wheelchairs and mobility devices may require an alternate route.
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Conditions vary between the indoor Castle and outdoor Forest.
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Ask us before purchasing if you are unsure an attraction is appropriate.
No-touch policy
Actors are not allowed to touch guests, and guests are prohibited from touching actors.
Need an exit or bypass?
Tell an actor that you would like to be escorted out or bypass a specific area. The actor will help you.
What to wear
Choose closed-toe shoes with good traction and dress for outdoor temperatures.
Age guidance
All ages may enter, but the scares and effects are intense. Parent or guardian discretion is strongly encouraged.
Health considerations
Guests sensitive to strobes, darkness, loud audio, fog or confined spaces should use caution.
Weather updates
Outdoor operations may change. Check our official Facebook page for weather updates before traveling.